elections and political trends. once deemed the picasso of election analysis by "the wall street journal," cook produces some of the sharpest political handicapping in the business, serving as a one-man go-to source for americans who want to be truly informed. stu rothenberg has the rare ability to report on the political happenings in the nation with unbiased clarity and nonpartisan precision. rothenberg's unparalleled expertise has earned him appearances on myriad news programs and in countless top-tier must publications. for decades this pair has been washington's most trusted and most accurate voice on all things political, whether it is the outcome of a congressional, gubernatorial or presidential election, they are the source for people who want to be in the know. now, ladies and gentlemen, please welcome charlie cook and stu rothenberg. [applause] >> you know, i look at that, and i think you know what? i really need to find maybe using chris christie's personal trainer wasn't such a great idea. [laughter] any